A. O. Smith Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Project Manager Process Improvement-New Product Development
Lebanon, TN
Internship
Hybrid
Intern, Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expA.O. Smith Corporation is a global leader in innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions for water heating and treatment products. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead a high-visibility global project focused on implementing and improving their Lean Product and Process Development process, working with cross-functional teams and managing communications and documentation.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturingWater Purification
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as Project Manager for the implementation of the revamped New Product Development (NPD) process
Coordinate and manage activity of the implementation core team
Identify, resolve, and escalate issues which might affect project success
Partner with the Subject Matter Experts to ensure:
Consistency in defining and documenting NPD processes
Identification and closing of gaps between current and future state of organizational knowledge
Assessment and improvement of organizational acceptance of the new process
Identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities for NPD process
Lead the Change Management efforts needed to ensure the adoption of NPD tools, processes, and Lean culture throughout the organization
Communicate with senior executives & the general organization
Develop communication content
Own process release management – training, rolling out, and publishing standard work processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Engineering Degree from an accredited university/college
Well-versed in different Project Management Methods
5 years or more in Project Management (relevant co-op or internship experience will be considered)
Knowledgeable of product creation and launch process – has a firm understanding of the interrelated activities required to execute a new product development project
Preferred
PMI certification or equivalent; familiarity with modern project management techniques (Agile) and software such as Smartsheets
Change Management Certification is a plus
5 years or more in Product Development or Process Development
3 years of NPD experience in an LPPD environment
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 suite and managing a SharePoint site
Effective problem solving and facilitation skills
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Retirement security savings plan
Short- and long-term disability programs
Tuition assistance
Company
A. O. Smith Corporation
Celebrating its 150th year of business, A. O.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Scheppele
CIO SVP Information Technology
Peter Martineau
Senior Vice President - CIO
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